Retrospective cohort trial shows lower mortality and readmissions in heart failure patients receiving a comprehensive programme, indicating the benefits of nurse-led care.
Key Points
The nurse-coordinated programme significantly reduced the composite mortality and readmission rate by 26% compared to standard care.
Patients in the programme cohort experienced lower HF-related readmissions at 10.1% versus 25.4% in the control group, demonstrating clear advantages.
In total, the study included 732 patients with a mean age of 67.9 years, half allocated to each cohort after propensity matching.
High patient satisfaction and improvements in health-related quality of life highlight the comprehensive programme's impact, warranting further research.